I have owned this TV for 4 years and have had very few complaints. I purchased it because of it's compatibility with both HDR10 and DOLBY 4k, and the quality controls Sony puts into their product.
The only complaint I have is that 1 update (several years ago) disabled some functionality, however a subsequent update restored and enhanced it.
If you're in the market for a good upper-mid range 4k TV that is a little older, I would absolutely recommend buying this product.
Very easy to understand and set up menu controls, solid base to prevent tipping for those not using a wall mount. Better quality than other leading brands.
I am so happy with my purchase being a person with a visible disability TV is my window to the world .. now my new 55" window to the world just became beautiful !!
Amazing TV! Could not have asked for a better product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, September 30, 2024
Hi JakeCatsonme, Great! Thank you for your 5 star review. We are very much pleased that your BRAVIA TV satisfies your expectation. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy! - Maria
Picture freezes up audio continues to play. I am going to change my HDMI cable and continue to monitor.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, Sony.com, January 13, 2025
Hi Naughgle,
Thank you for reaching us with your concern.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the freezing issue with your Sony BRAVIA XBR ALE. We understand how frustrating this situation can be, and we aim to improve your experience. We also appreciate the troubleshooting steps you have taken to address this matter.
Does this freezing happens when your watching on YouTube, Netflix, or another streaming app installed? Or this also happens outside these apps?
For the meantime, you may try performing these steps if your facing the issues while watching on streaming platforms: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00108468.
If the issues still persist after following the steps provided in the link and changing your HDMI cable, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details:
Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the xbr-77a1e.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to resolving this issue promptly!